Paez destroys Garcia

Photos: Rafael Soto / Zanfer

Jr middleweight Jorge “Maromerito” Paez (35-4-1, 21 KOs) annihilated Edison Garcia (22-15-0, 10 KOs) in the first round on Saturday night at the Centro de Convenciones in Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico. Two hooks to the liver finished Garcia after just 2:42. It was Paez’ eight straight win. Paez is the son of former world champion Jorge Paez.